 The UB
Libraries Map Collection has maps, charts, and aerial and
satellite photos, and online maps of Buffalo and Western New York.
These maps are in a variety of scales and describe many different
aspects of the city and the region.
Maps of Buffalo are located either under a Library of Congress call number, or under the U.S. Government, Superintendent of Documents (SuDocs) numbering system. All of these maps may be located using the BISON the UB Libraries Catalog, and then retrieving the desired map from the map drawer (SEL Room 316 map shows general locations). Search Tip: When searching BISON you may find listings using the following search tip: Enter a subject search, beginning with buffalo n y--maps. Example: s
= buffalo n y--maps
This will locate almost all Buffalo maps. To locate topographic maps of Buffalo, enter: s = buffalo n y--maps topographic Among this collection are what are referred to as historical topographic maps. These are older topographic maps (1895-1950) that are kept in the Map Collection Reference Room. Searching BISON is the same as for regular topographic maps. To see some examples of these maps, view the link below: Historical Topographic Maps of Buffalo
If you need further assistance, please contact
the UGL/SEL Reference Desk, by calling 645-2945 or via e-mail askASL@buffalo.edu.
Selected Buffalo Maps
UB
Aerial Photograph Collection. The UB Map Collection has aerial
photographs and satellite imagery coverage of Erie and Niagara counties
for the years 1927, 1966, and 1978. In addition, the Map Collection contains
a small collection of miscellaneous satellite imagery of United States
cities. Contact the UGL/SEL Reference Desk for access. There are additional
links to other aerial collections of the region.
UB Topographic Maps Collection. Printed and digital maps are available:
Geographical Information System (GIS) Maps of Buffalo
- Buffalo
GIS. Find Buffalo data. Part of a county consortium promoting GIS
use.
- Buffalo Historical GIS
(BSC History site: Buffalo State History and Social Studies Depts.). GIS interface providing city data (with ability to superimpose modern street references).
- See also Erie County GIS (with local town GIS).
- Buffalo, New York GIS
map using TIGER/Line® data and 1990 Decennial Census data. Interactive
map (zoom in/out, recenter, enter custom features such as streets,
parks, etc.).
Maps Online
- Original Land Subdivisions in Buffalo, 1802
- Burned Buffalo Map, 1813
- [Pavement] Map of the City of Buffalo, New York (1901 revised from 1895). Shows streets by pavement type, along with other details. Only a portion of the map appears at this time--the map is in the UB Collection.
- Map of Buffalo, c.1902 (Library of Congress). Very impressive
bird's eye type map but the detail is incredible. Zoom in to individual
blocks (example).
- Buffalo
in 1849.
- 1894 City of Buffalo Atlas. Property maps of the city. Full-color digital version of the original maps with good resolution (may not work with all browsers).
- Buffalo Wards map. Showing the period from 1855-1890.
- Map of Buffalo, 1940
- Buffalo, New York, 1965. Low-res topographic map showing most of the city. This is the most current date for USGS topos of Bufffalo.
- Buffalo Parks System. View a map from 1914 showing the parks and parkways as designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (though there are several parts that did not follow his plans). Compare this with a current map of the Parks system.
- Zoning Map of Buffalo. 1987 map shows basic data on zoning for various uses.
- City
of Buffalo Neighborhoods Map.
Visit Buffalo, the "City of good neighbors" in this virtual tour
showing locations and features of each neighborhood. With links to many aspects
of the city's rich cultural and natural qualities. There are also links to references
and other websites.
- Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps. The University at Buffalo Map Collection has the 1991 edition of the city of Buffalo, on microfilm. This collection provides valuable, detailed property data, showing individual lots, buildings, and dimensions. The reels can be viewed in the Capen Multimedia Center. Digital Sanborn Maps also available (UB community).
- Telephone Area Codes for Western New York. View a map showing the local area codes as reconfigured in 2002.
- Olmsted Parks and Park Conservancy
- Buffalo NY
Map Links page.
- Buffalo Maps at BuffaloResearch.com. Links to a variety of great maps of Buffalo, along with street indexes, guides, and other items. Also has links to maps of Erie county towns and other areas. A few of the typical links are:
- See also Western New York Maps and Resources Guide
- See also Selection
of Western New York Maps
Satellite and Orthophotograpic Imagery
City of Buffalo Official Sources
Additional Sources on Buffalo
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